Fifty million people visit Central Florida each year, entranced by the fun and enjoyment that the theme parks offer. In addition to the Disney World joys, Universal, Sea World and others have created what can be a dream holiday. Both adults and children are captivated.
One key part of the package is accommodation. The traditional approach is to rent one or more hotel or motel rooms, depending on the family or party size, and that approach works fine for many groups. But over the last twenty years an alternative has emerged that lots of families increasingly prefer.
The area just to the south of Disney World now contains many thousands (yes, thousands!) of condos and single-family homes that are owned by investors and absentee owners and that are available to rent out on a short term basis, just like a hotel or motel. They offer all the home comforts such as kitchens and multiple bathrooms, plus they generally have far more living space than hotel rooms can offer.
Most of the properties are situated within just a few minutes’ drive of the Disney theme parks. There is an enormous variety of property styles and sizes, ranging from two bedroom condos to six bedroom single family homes or even larger. Some communities include additional facilities such as a movie theater, a club house and a gym for those moments when Mickey isn’t capturing your attention.
So it’s true that there are many advantages to considering this option instead of just the standard hotel room – but their are some pitfalls to beware of.
With the rise of the Internet, vacation rental companies and even individual owners have developed professional-looking websites that provide pictures and descriptions of the properties on offer. But as with much of the information available on the Internet, sometimes not all is revealed up-front. Before reaching a decision there are some very important questions to consider:
* What is the minimum number of nights I can book?
* What do I have to pay you before a booking is confirmed?
* When is the total rental payment due to be paid?
* Will you repay any deposit or rental payment if I decide to cancel before the booking starts?
* Are there any additional fees, for example cleaning costs?
* Will I be staying in the property that I’ve seen online?
* How soon can I get into the home on the day I arrive?
* What’s the latest I can check out on the day of departure?
* I want to pay by credit card – do you accept them?
* Some companies require a security deposit in case of damage to the property – do you?
The best advice anyone can give is to make sure you understand the full terms and conditions before you sign up.
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